I know the engine from the 300ZX turbo will fit right into may max. I've been over this with my mechanic. I now have the chance to get one of these engines at a great price. What else will I need to get this done right?

 

Have you ever seen this engine swap? Has your mechanic ever done one? I'm not so sure it "will fit right in".

Which aspect of your question qualifies it as Urgent?

 

No it won't. Not even close. You'd need some major custom work to get this to fit. You have a 1999, with an engine compartment designed for a n/a VQ-series engine. This is a boosted VG-series. There are so many issues with this it's not even worth going over them.Get a new mechanic. This guy has no idea what he's doing and will cost you a lot of money, not to mention ruin your car with advice like this. Telling you to go out and buy an engine that will absolutely not fit in your car is borderline fraud. To get it done right? A 300zx turbo engine and a 300zx to put it in. It's not possible unless you're the Sultan of Brunei. Put it out of your mind.

This thread is not urgent, or even remotely correct.

 

If you were driving a 4cyl. Accord, I'd understand your obsession for a new engine. But you have a Maxima, buddy. Now although it's been govern'ed and refined speed-wise since the fastest year of 1995 , it's still the same engine.

Think about it. 3.0L, 24V Dual CAM, fuel enjected DOHC V-6 3000 Aluminum block NISSAN with 190 horses, for a car that weighs 2900-3200. Rated best V-6 seven years in a row.

Dude, you've already got the fastest car in it's class. Why in the world would you go through all the trouble of putting a 300ZX motor in, that's older and won't fit.

Most people would love to have a quality built engine like the Maxima's. I think you are taking your's for granted.

Just my advice.

 

i agree

 

NOT TO MENTION THE 300ZX IS RWD !